Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $800 (31 Rentals)

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Wallis Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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218-220 Duncan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

218-220 Duncan Ave

218-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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80 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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196 Clinton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

196 Clinton Ave

196 Clinton AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

2267 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07304
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The Agnes Co-Living
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Agnes Co-Living

132 Yale AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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304 Ege Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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214-220 Duncan Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

214-220 Duncan Ave

214-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Kearny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kearny area of Kearny, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park priced from $1,795. 3 Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park1 BR1BR,1BA$1,795
3 AcresS6AStudio,1BA$1,925
The BallantineS2.1Studio,1BA$1,948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $2.23 price per square foot 338 Sip Ave Model at 338 Sip Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Marion neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 688 Communipaw Ave Model at 688 Communipaw Ave starting at $1,060 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
338 Sip Ave, Unit Unit 2338 Sip Ave3BR,2BA$2.23
688 Communipaw Ave688 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$0.71
218 Delaware Ave, Unit 1218 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
114 Mallory Ave, Unit 3114 Mallory Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
164 Clendenny Ave, Unit 2R164 Clendenny Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
102 Chapel St, Unit Villa102 Chapel St1BR,1BA$2.00
26 Yale Ave, Unit 2R26 Yale Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
237 Duncan Ave, Unit 6237 Duncan Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
170 Delaware Ave, Unit 12170 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$2.24
26 Yale Ave, Unit 2R26 Yale Ave2BR,1BA$2.19

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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ

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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Kearny Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Kearny?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Kearny is at 3 Acres listed at $1,925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment is $1,795 at Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Kearny Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Kearny is starting from $2,600 at Verde Jersey City.

What is the most affordable South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Xchange at Secaucus Junction and starts from $3,840.

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